Archers Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, Shrey Bhardwaj says winning global gold medals 'A Test of Focus and Stamina' | Mint

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Center for Excellence (NCOE) Kolkata on Friday abused two emerging archers who won gold medals in major international tournaments. Ncoe pupil Sahil Rajesh Jadhav finished gold and silver medals in the Fisu World University Games in Germany last week, and Shrey Bhardwaj recently won a Golds Hattrick at World Police and Fire Games in the US. The spotlight was at 24-year-old Archer Jadhav, who won one of the only two gold medals to win India at the World University Games held in Rhine-Ruhr from July 16 to 27. Jadhav won the gold medal in the men’s individual composite event after eliminating Ajay Scott of Great Britain in a close final (149-148). Maharashtra boy Jadhav also won the men’s composed team of silver after a narrowly disputed (232-231) tie against Turkey. “The final was incredibly tense and every arrow counted,” Jadhav said. “I just tried to stick to my process and what my coach, HarSh Kumar, taught me. It’s a moment I will never forget. My coaches told me that winning the gold is important and glad I kept my concentration,” Jadhav said. The World University Gold was its first international medal. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Shrey Bhardwaj achieved a rare whip at the World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, from June 27 to July 4, Bhardwaj van Jamshedpur, won the categories for a recurring gold. The 3D format is a unique category where archers must find out the targets in semi -darkness. He joined Sai Ncoe Kolkata in 2024. “To switch between three different formats is a real test of focus and endurance. Winning all three is an incredible feeling. I’m proud to represent the police and the country, and it’s a credit for the tough, consistent training we get at the NCOE in Kolkata,” Bhardwaj said, who found a cricket. Sai Kolkata has traditionally produced top archers since Limba Ram got headlines with his talent in the late 1980s. From a junior national champion to the Asian champion in 1992, Limba trained at Kolkata’s SAI Center. The Olympians Deepika Kumari, Atanu Das, Bombayla Devi et al trained everyone here. “We are all incredibly proud of what Sahil and Shrey have achieved,” says Amar Jyoti, regional director-in-Charge at Sai Ncoe Kolkata. “The success of Sahil and Shrey shows that this legacy is in good hands and strengthens our dedication to the development of the next generation champions. We see a tremendous future potential here, and these victories will undoubtedly inspire our younger athletes who start their careers,” Amar Jouoti added. Bombayla Devi Pins Hope for Young Archers Olympians Bombayla Devi Devi and Mangal Singh Champia, who was present at the Felicitation event, felt that Indian archers turned the corner and showed the ability to be one of the best in the world. Both Bombayla and Champia emphasize the need for spiritual power during print moments. Bombayla Devi, who participated in three Olympics, said: “It’s inspiring to see young archers rise to the event and win big for India.” The 2008 Olympic Champia, a several times World Cup gold medalist, added: “They showed the kind of discipline and skill that defines champions. We are proud of them.”